US Bridges

U. S. 1 (sbl) over Shining Creek

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Brunswick County, Virginia · .3 FR 637 & 2.4 to 644 · Structure no. 000000000003559

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U. S. 1 (sbl) over Shining Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U. S. 1 (sbl) over Shining Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 78 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 716 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,042 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU. S. 1 (sbl)
CrossesShining Creek
Location.3 FR 637 & 2.4 to 644
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7845, -77.99022
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2022)
Projected traffic1,042 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$133 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U. S. 1 (sbl) over Shining Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is U. S. 1 (sbl) over Shining Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does U. S. 1 (sbl) over Shining Creek carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U. S. 1 (sbl) over Shining Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns U. S. 1 (sbl) over Shining Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.